Draft Request for Quote (RFQ) – Contract Disputes Act Claims Analysis Support – Industry Review and Comment

The Indian Health Service issued a draft Request for Quote (RFQ 75H70426Q00040) for Contract Disputes Act Claims Analysis Support and is seeking industry review and comment by July 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This draft does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award; responses will be used solely to refine the acquisition strategy and solicitation documents.

The contract will provide expert consultation services supporting CDA claims analysis, Contract Support Cost (CSC) analysis, financial analysis, and related document preparation for ISDEAA contracts with Tribes and tribal organizations. Work encompasses three primary service areas: CDA claims review and assessment including development of evaluation methodologies and quality-improvement tools; CSC analysis support including ISDEAA negotiation assistance, indirect-cost rate agreement maintenance, and business process walkthroughs; and preparation of correspondence, memoranda, presentations, and legal documents related to CDA and CSC matters. Work is performed primarily off-site with occasional travel to IHS headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, and other continental U.S. locations, with operations required between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

The Government contemplates a single Labor Hour/Time & Materials award with a 12-month base period (August 16, 2026 to August 15, 2027) and four optional 12-month extensions. Travel is not-to-exceed $50,000 for the base year, declining across options. Evaluation will use streamlined FAR Part 12 procedures on a best-value basis with non-price factors significantly more important than price. The Government intends award without discussions. NAICS code 541990 applies with an SBA size standard of $19.5 million. Interested parties should submit comments and identify ambiguities or inconsistencies to cynthia.cason@ihs.gov.